slag

Meanings

• noun

  Waste material generated in large quantities in the process of extracting and smelting iron and steel from iron ore.

  - "The steel plant produces a large amount of slag every day."
  - "The slag from the blast furnace is cooled and discarded."

---

Pronunciation

1. /slæɡ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75649979"

---

Synonyms

dross , recrement , scoria

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with slag
bag , drag , lag , mag , rag

---

Variants

List of all variants of slag that leads to same result
slag , slags , slagged , slagging , slag heap , slag off , slagged off , slagging off , slags off , basic slag , basic slags

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'slaggr' meaning 'waste', 'shavings', or 'chip'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Slag is often used as a base material in the production of cement and other construction materials.

2. Slag can also be recycled and used as a fertilizer in agriculture.

3. The temperature of the slag in a blast furnace can reach up to 1,600 degrees Celsius.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Blast Furnace: A type of furnace used for smelting iron from iron ore and coal. Slag is a byproduct of this process.

2. Iron Ore: A type of rock that contains enough iron to make it economically worth extracting. Slag is generated during the process of extracting iron from iron ore.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Slag is often used as a symbol of industrialization and the negative impact it has on the environment.

How to Memorize "slag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large pile of molten waste material being produced during the process of extracting iron or steel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slag' with the industrial process of extracting metals and the waste material produced during this process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'slag' starts with the letter 's' and can be remembered as a type of 'waste' or 'shavings' produced during the smelting process.

---

Memorize "slag" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize slag is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.